Johnny Manziel's high school career

Johnny Manziel as quarterback at Tivy High School in Kerrville, Texas.

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on June 9, 2011 4:13 AM

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After weeks of fielding questions about who he planned to start at quarterback, Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin chose freshman Johnny Manziel, former Kerrville Tivy quarterback and the 2010 Express-News Offensive Player of the Year. Manziel threw for 3,609 yards and rushed for another 1,674 as a Tivy senior in 2010. Here's a look back at his high school career. less

After weeks of fielding questions about who he planned to start at quarterback, Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin chose freshman Johnny Manziel, former Kerrville Tivy quarterback and the 2010 Express-News Offensive ... more

Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News

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Kerrville-Tivy's Johnny Manziel (03) fights off a tackle from Burbank's Mario Trejo (right) during their game at SAISD Sports Complex on November 14, 2008.

Kerrville-Tivy's Johnny Manziel (03) fights off a tackle from Burbank's Mario Trejo (right) during their game at SAISD Sports Complex on November 14, 2008.

Tivy quarterback Johnny Manziel stiff-arms Ethan Rapp as he tries to get to the outside in the second half of their playoff game Friday, November 21, 2008 at Comalander Stadium. Tivy held off the Tigers, 14-6.

Tivy quarterback Johnny Manziel stiff-arms Ethan Rapp as he tries to get to the outside in the second half of their playoff game Friday, November 21, 2008 at Comalander Stadium. Tivy held off the Tigers, 14-6.

Kerrville Tivy's Johnny Manziel tires to shake the tackle of Dayton's Cameron Lacour during second half action of the Class 4A Division II state seminfinal Saturday Dec. 13, 2008 at Georgetown High School stadium in Georgetown, Tx. Dayton won 31-28.

Kerrville Tivy's Johnny Manziel tires to shake the tackle of Dayton's Cameron Lacour during second half action of the Class 4A Division II state seminfinal Saturday Dec. 13, 2008 at Georgetown High School

Kerrville Tivy's Johnny Manziel misses a pass as he is defended by Dayton's Cameron Lacour during second half action of the Class 4A Division II state seminfinal Saturday Dec. 13, 2008 at Georgetown High School stadium in Georgetown, Tx. Dayton won 31-28.

Kerrville Tivy's Johnny Manziel misses a pass as he is defended by Dayton's Cameron Lacour during second half action of the Class 4A Division II state seminfinal Saturday Dec. 13, 2008 at Georgetown High School

Knight defenders Shane Huhn (9) and Jake Hatcher put the brakes on a run by Antler quarterback Johnny Manziel in the first half as Steele plays Kerrville Tivy at Lehnhoff Stadium in Schertz on Friday, October 23, 2009.

Knight defenders Shane Huhn (9) and Jake Hatcher put the brakes on a run by Antler quarterback Johnny Manziel in the first half as Steele plays Kerrville Tivy at Lehnhoff Stadium in Schertz on Friday, October

Antler quarterback Johnny Manziel sprints threw the Knight defense to bring his team into scoring position as Kerrville Tivy upsets Steele 38-34 at Lehnhoff Stadium in Schertz on Friday, October 23, 2009.

Antler quarterback Johnny Manziel sprints threw the Knight defense to bring his team into scoring position as Kerrville Tivy upsets Steele 38-34 at Lehnhoff Stadium in Schertz on Friday, October 23, 2009.

Kerrville-Tivy's Johnny Manziel (03) takes off running ahead a trio of Calhoun defenders on his way to a touchdown during their Class 4A Div. II state quarterfinal game at Heroes Stadium on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.

Kerrville-Tivy's Johnny Manziel (03) takes off running ahead a trio of Calhoun defenders on his way to a touchdown during their Class 4A Div. II state quarterfinal game at Heroes Stadium on Friday, Dec. 4,

Kerrville-Tivy's Johnny Manziel (center) gets picked up by teammates after he scored a one-yard touchdown against Calhoun in Class 4A Div. II state quarterfinal football game at Heroes Stadium on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.

Kerrville-Tivy's Johnny Manziel (center) gets picked up by teammates after he scored a one-yard touchdown against Calhoun in Class 4A Div. II state quarterfinal football game at Heroes Stadium on Friday, Dec.

Kerrville-Tivy struck early with a 79-yard strike to Johnny Manziel (03) against Brenham's Robert Felder (07) in the first quarter in the 4A football state semifinals in Georgetown, Texas on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009. Tivy lost 31-21.

Kerrville-Tivy struck early with a 79-yard strike to Johnny Manziel (03) against Brenham's Robert Felder (07) in the first quarter in the 4A football state semifinals in Georgetown, Texas on Saturday, Dec. 12,

Portrait of Johnny Manziel of Kerrville Tivy. The high school junior is the Express-News Boys Athlete of the Year for 2009-2010 for his accomplishments in football, baseball and golf. Manziel said for his senior year he's considering going out for basketball to round out his sports.

Portrait of Johnny Manziel of Kerrville Tivy. The high school junior is the Express-News Boys Athlete of the Year for 2009-2010 for his accomplishments in football, baseball and golf. Manziel said for his

Kason Fornes struggles trying to get control of a pass from the Antler's Johnny Manziel as Zach Strueling moves in to break up the play as Lake Travis hosts Kerville Tivy at Lake Travis Stadium on September 17, 2010.

Kason Fornes struggles trying to get control of a pass from the Antler's Johnny Manziel as Zach Strueling moves in to break up the play as Lake Travis hosts Kerville Tivy at Lake Travis Stadium on September 17,